HomeMy WebLinkAboutDWS Conservation Notice for Papaikou 20180828NEWS RELEASE
August 28, 2018
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAII
345 KEKUANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO, HAWAII 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
Water Conservation Notice Issued for Papaikou
AFFECTED AREA: PAPAIKOU, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII
This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) update for Tuesday, August 28, 2018.
Inclement weather associated with Hurricane Lane caused damage to portions of our
Papaikou infrastructure, causing interruptions in water service. DWS is hauling water to
maintain water service. As a result, DWS is requesting Papaikou customers to reduce daily
water usage by 10% in order to maintain service to all. Listed are some ways to reach the
10% water conservation goal:
• Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes at a time.
• Check faucets and pipes for leaks.
• Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator. Use drinking water wisely.
• Do not let water run unnecessarily. Turn the water off when you brush your teeth and
use a glass of water to rinse.
• Do not fill up the bathtub; shower instead.
• Turn the showerhead off when washing your hair and only use water to wet and rinse.
• Do not flush toilets unnecessarily.
• Review and reduce frequency of irrigation schedule (if applicable) by adjusting timers
appropriately.
All irrigation and agricultural users should keep water usage to a minimum. Irrigate during the
evening or early morning hours from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This measure will reduce water
loss due to evaporation and minimize water system usage during peak demand.
DWS must wait until conditions improve in order to assess the extent of the damaged
infrastructure and will provide an update on a repair timeframe. The community's cooperation
and patience are appreciated.
For more information on water conservation, visit our website at www.hawaiidws.org. For
other questions or concerns, call (808) 961-8060 during normal business hours, (808) 961-
8790 for after -hour emergencies, or email: dws@hawaiidws.org.
This is your Hawai`i County Department of Water Supply.
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